West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End, West Berkshire
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End.
- Period drama shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- End-of-shoot wraps
Planning an event in Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End?
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A named contact at base
- A covered eating area
- A safe distance from kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Film set catering in Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End, slow-roasted on site
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings. On the menu are halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater long days on set and ad shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, low and slow, for hours.
- Location
- Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Perfect for your shoot in Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End, such as:
- Lunch at base
- Historic house shoots
- Long days on set
- Countryside locations
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Theale station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End questions
Is Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End?
The closest is Theale station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you need much space at base?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Name a contact for the day.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
What affects the price in Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. At midsummer, daylight in Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End lasts until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a shoot in Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End
Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End is about 5 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End and the surrounding area. Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater.
Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End is about 43 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in RG7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Sulhamstead (1 mile west), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile south-east), Ufton Green (1 mile south-west), Ufton Nervet (1 mile south) and Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles east), Shaw (10 miles west) and Beansheaf Farm (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (4.9 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (0.5 miles north). Within reach you will find Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (1.2 miles south-east) and The Willink School (1.2 miles south-east)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Towns and villages near Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End
What else we do in Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away